Ling Li stepped out to find Wushing and Butler Peng in tailored black tuxedos, their hair neatly styled.

'Murphy and Pharsa made an unexpectedly capricious demand; I can't help but wonder what significant announcement awaits.'

Ling Li tilted her head slightly, suppressing a smirk. "You both look dashing."

Butler Peng flustered, cleared his throat while Wushing chuckled.

'I only realized Butler Peng can be so cute,' Ling thought, giggling.

As they stepped outside, the air was thick with anticipation. The night stretched before them, a mystery waiting to unfold. And unbeknownst to Ling Li, her husband awaited—ready to present her with the surprise of a lifetime.

The rhythmic trot of the engine echoed through the vast countryside as Ling Li rode toward Camp Blaze, the crisp evening breeze kissing her cheeks as she rolled down the window to smell the evening breeze.

Ling Li's gaze softened as she looked toward the horizon, thoughts drifting to Murphy and Pharsa's impulsive demand. The curiosity lingered, but there was no unease — just quiet contentment.

'Whatever they had planned, it would unfold soon enough.' Ling Li exhaled slowly, brushing away a stray lock of hair as the evening deepened into a canvas of twilight hues.

Meanwhile, at Camp Blaze, tension twisted through the air like an invisible thread, pulling every soul into a state of eager anticipation.

Four Eyes stood near the grand pavilion, his posture stiff, shoulders squared, yet his hands trembled ever so slightly at his sides. He tried to steal them, flexing his fingers in rhythmic intervals, but the anxious energy refused to settle. His parents and his stepchildren, Shi Min, Ren, and Lily, hovered nearby, sensing his nervousness. Ren nudged Shi Min subtly, and Shi Min smirked, shaking his head as if to say, 'He's worse than expected.'

Kim Kim and Chin Chin ran circles around the pavilion, their gleeful laughter a stark contrast to their father's barely contained anxiety. The flickering lanterns reflected in their wide, curious eyes as they absorbed the beauty of the occasion, oblivious to the weight pressing on Four Eyes' shoulders.

Murphy and Pharsa, ever the architects of secrecy, whispered amongst themselves, ensuring that every last detail was perfect. Murphy glanced at the entrance every few seconds, checking, waiting. Pharsa's sharp eyes traced Four Eyes' every move, gauging his expressions with silent amusement. 'He is hopeless when it comes to his wife.'

Then, Shi Min stepped forward, his steps purposeful and unwavering. In his hands, he carried an exquisitely crafted jewelry box, its velvet exterior smooth beneath his grip. He stopped before Four Eyes, extending the box toward him.

Four Eyes hesitated for a moment as if accepting it would seal his fate, then slowly reached out. His fingers brushed against the soft velvet before firmly taking the box. The weight was insignificant compared to the enormity of what it represented. 'This was it.' He inhaled sharply and opened the lid.

His breath stalled.

The diamond caught the light perfectly—a heart-shaped three-carat masterpiece, each facet gleaming with an ethereal glow. The two pink diamonds nestled on either side, symbolizing Kim Kim and Chin Chin, were radiant. His throat tightened, his pulse hammering inside his chest.

Then his gaze flickered to the three tiny blue diamonds perched delicately atop the band. His brows knitted together in confusion. 'Why are there three?' He admired their placement, appreciating their beauty, yet he couldn't decipher their significance.

Unbeknownst to him, Ling Li had yet to share the joyous secret of her pregnancy with triplets.

A quiet thought passed through his mind—perhaps it was purely aesthetic. He nodded slightly,

convincing himself of that notion.

Swallowing his emotions, he turned to Shi Min. Four Eyes' voice was low, thick with feeling. "Thank you."

Shi Min smirked, tapping his stepfather's shoulder with practiced ease. "Paps, you keep thanking me. I feel like an outsider." His voice carried teasing warmth, but his expression revealed something deeper — understanding.

Four Eyes chuckled, shaking his head. "You're not." His grip tightened around the ring box as if it grounded him, and he eventually placed it in the inner pocket of his exquisite custom-made tux. He turned his head slightly, scanning the pavilion.

Everywhere, anticipation bloomed.

Dressed in regal attire, dignitaries, commanders, and allies stood in silent expectation. Among them were the Russian President, the Chinese President, and the Cuban President, their formal expressions masking curiosity. El Padre and El Capitan, Ling Li's closest allies, stood with sharp eyes, their presence adding weight to the grand occasion.

Shi Min had informed Ling Li's elderly parents about the grand proposal, but he had deliberately omitted to invite them tonight, wishing to spare them the exhaustion of travel. They had readily agreed to the arrangement, preferring to attend the wedding in two weeks instead. Still, their excitement was undeniable—they had demanded a live update, unwilling to miss a single moment of their daughter's fate unfolding.

Across the ocean, in the quiet solitude of their home, Old Master Li and Old Madam Li sat side by side in their ornately furnished living room. The dim glow of the television cast a soft, flickering light upon their aging features as they sipped their tea, the delicate porcelain cups trembling ever so slightly in their wrinkled hands.

Old Madam Li sighed, her voice thick with emotion. "Old Li, I'm so happy that our daughter has finally found her lifetime partner."

She blinked, feeling the weight of the years press against her heart—years of watching Ling Li take on the world with unwavering strength, never once faltering but never allowing herself the luxury of companionship. "At last, she wouldn't have to walk this journey alone."

Old Master Li stared at the screen, his expression unreadable save for the glimmer in his aging eyes. After a long pause, he murmured, "You're right. I never doubted our daughter's capabilities. I made her head of the family at such a young age, and yet, the businesses that flourished under her leadership expanded more than a hundredfold. But..." His voice faltered slightly before he exhaled, steadying himself. "I've always been worried she was alone."

Old Master Li swallowed hard, shifting his gaze downward, watching the steam rise from his cup in slow, curling wisps. "Now... now I'm finally relieved."

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